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Mentor New York’s Virtual Fundraising Event Raises 12x Their Fundraising Goal With CauseVox

CauseVox

This was the scenario for Mentor New York, a nonprofit that works with companies, schools and organizations to provide mentoring for organizations that serve more than 80,000 young people in New York. Like most nonprofits, Mentor New York had to pivot during the pandemic to virtual events and engagement for its supporters.

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Nonprofit Seeks to Make Culinary Careers More Accessible

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By James Pollard, Associated Press NEW YORK Jeenah Moon/AP Students from Food and Finance high school make taco dough during a summer block party outside the Barclays Center in New York. The Food Education Fund provides hands-on experiences and mentoring for low-income students of color at 10 New York high schools.

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[WEBINAR] Nonprofit Leader Panel: Event Fundraising For Year-End 2021

CauseVox

During this hour-long panel discussion, we will sit down with Subira Taylor-Louineus, Director of Operations and Finance at Mentor NY to discuss how they’ve sold tickets to their virtual event, resulting in over $124,000 raised of a $10,000 goal!

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2024 Blue Avocado Year in Review

Blue Avocado

Finance Once your nonprofit or private foundation is tax-exempt, you never have to deal with the IRS again, right? When it comes to finance, though, having clearly defined roles and duties over budgeting, accounting, and expenses are essential internal controls for small nonprofits, and key to their stability and success.

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Independent Retailers – the Backbone of Business and Industry

GrantNews

Successful applicants will receive coaching and mentoring, deals and perks from a variety of companies, opportunities to pitch to investors, and program support follow-up. Participants will have access to mentoring, industry speakers, networking opportunities, a pitch night, and an assortment of vendor perks.

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A Wealth of Support: Discover Grant Money for Artists

Allied Grant Writers

Seek Feedback : Before submission, consider asking peers or mentors to review your application materials. This section covers budgeting for grant finances and understanding reporting and compliance requirements. Budgeting for Grant Finances Creating a well-defined budget is essential for successful grant management.

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Your Nonprofit Team: Attracting, Retaining Talent

The NonProfit Times

Offer mentoring, leadership development workshops, and training tailored to nonprofit careers. Even small gestures like recognizing cultural holidays or hosting regular team check-ins can build trust and reinforce a sense of community. Create individual growth plans that help employees reach personal and professional milestones.